Bangladesh's top diplomat in the UK, Saida Muna Tasneem, urged the British Parliament to formally acknowledge the atrocities committed in 1971 as genocide. She pointed to a similar motion passed by Parliament in 1971 calling for an end to the violence and recognition of Bangladesh.

Tasneem emphasized the overwhelming evidence of genocide, including documented accounts and eyewitness testimonies. She noted the international media coverage of the time, highlighting reports in The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, and the BBC. These reports exposed the brutality and spurred international action.

The High Commissioner praised a recent US Congressional resolution recognizing the genocide, and called for similar action in the UK Parliament. Legal experts present, like Professor Mohammad Shahabuddin, reinforced the view that the 1971 events meet the United Nations definition of genocide.

The event, titled "Remembering the Bangladesh Genocide 1971: The Road to International Recognition," drew participation from British lawmakers, academics, legal experts, and Bangladeshi community leaders. A moment of silence was held to honor the victims of the "Black Night" of March 25th, 1971.